Philadelphia Stories

Gura, an exceptional young duelist, joins Holomyth to help them against a rival group that broke out of prison. But when said rival group becomes stronger than expected, it's up to Gura to prove himself and save his friends while doing it. ******************************************* In a world where Dueling is seen as a sport for wild, young teenagers looking to start trouble, and where multiple groups called "Generations" fight for dominance, there lies Gura, an exceptional independent duelist. After so long being without an affiliation, he stumbles upon HoloMyth, who ask for his help to defeat a rival group named HoloAdvent. Gura quickly becomes an invaluable asset for Myth, defeating 2 of Advent's best duelists, but the incident quickly gains the attention of Advent itself, who look to use him for their own selfish goals. HoloAdvent proves to be stronger than anticipated. They use powerful tactics both in and out of the duel arena to break Myth's resolve, causing them to be more divided than ever before. It's all up to Gura to save the group. Will it be too much for the new guy? Or will Gura prove himself and save Myth's skin in the process?

Alec Monroe has a gift, and Paul Barrington wants to profit by it. Neither understands the true cost of their arrangement. The Great War casts a long shadow in 1926 Philadelphia. Prohibition is in effect, but largely ignored in the city dubbed "wet as the Atlantic." Séances remain popular, despite the efforts of men like Houdini to reveal mediums as frauds. Class, social, and racial boundaries are razor sharp. Against this backdrop, Paul enlists Alec to help him defraud Henri Deschamps, a wealthy scholar of antiquities from France. Little does Paul know that Henri holds more power than money can buy, and Alec is the key to unlocking it. ONC Prompt 72: A real necromancer sits in on a fake séance. [Author's note/trigger warnings: This story uses period-appropriate language, including terms related to race and sexuality, and discussions of mental health, including suicide.] [All rights reserved. This story is 100% human-generated. No part of this story may be used for the purpose of training A.I.]

Growing up in Philadelphia and moving to Iowa was a big change for me. When I stopped to visit my Aunt and Uncle a few days before starting my Senior year at Iowa University I neve expected to fall for the star cornerback at my college. As I try to hide my feelings I start finding out he might feel the same way but keep reading to find out...

Ever since Death got trapped in the mortal realm three years ago, nonstop famines, wars, and plagues have ravaged Earth. Shiori, a budding scientist with a love of snakes and a loathing for small talk, doesn't really care. She can deal with the constant pandemics, bombs, and spider/iguana/fruit fly/crocodile plagues, so long as it doesn't involve socializing with strangers -- the thing she hates most in the world. Too bad her new roommate is hot, suave, and super chatty. Even worse, he seems to have decided Shiori is the only one with the power to send Death back to the underworld -- and he'll stop at nothing to make it happen! **First place in The Punk Rock Awards 2022, Paranormal*** **Grand Winner of The Punk Rock Awards 2022**

Vivian McKeaver is a brilliant and disciplined A student admired by teachers and parents alike. She is focused solely on her academics, uninterested in parties or dating. That changes when she is paired for a Sex Ed project with Greg O'Neill, the school's most popular athlete. Despite being the quarterback of the football team, Greg is currently sidelined due to failing Social Studies last semester. This setback makes their project crucial for him, but it also means spending more time with the girl he's been secretly captivated by. Greg, a handsome and charismatic student from Philadelphia, has always had girls vying for his attention, but he only has eyes for Vivian. Ever since he first saw her, he was intrigued by her sharp mind and quick wit. Initially mortified by their partnership on such an awkward subject, Vivian reluctantly agrees to work with Greg. Despite her best efforts to stay focused on her studies, she finds herself distracted by Greg's athletic physique. Meanwhile, Greg is caught up fantasizing about the girl behind the black-rimmed glasses who challenges him in ways no one else can. As they navigate their project and confront the growing chemistry between them, they both discover there's more to each other than meets the eye.

Cordelia Green is a spirited and temperamental nineteen-year-old with a deep devotion for music, living in Philadelphia at the dawn of the year 1905. Her carefully ordered world collapses in the most humiliating and distressing manner when, by a cruel mistake, she sends a letter that was never meant to see the light of day. One in which she confesses her forbidden love. By fortune or misfortune, the letter does not reach its intended recipient. The true calamity begins when Cordelia receives a reply. The sender should not exist. What follows is a tale of unexpected romance and tangled emotions, of hearts drawn together and torn apart, bound and released by the quiet, inexorable hand of destiny. ⭑*•̩̩͙⊱•••• ♡₊˚ 🦢・₊✧••••̩̩͙⊰•*⭑ Participant of the || Open Novella Contest 2026. Main prompt: 79. A letter arrives addressed to you, written by someone who shouldn't exist. Secondary prompts: 24. Staying as friends feels safe, but that doesn't mean it's the path you're meant to take. 2026 Umi Moriko Original

A teenager girl decided to go on a trip with her friends. She disappeared...

Kat gets hired as the Philadelphia Flyers' photographer and it's a dream come true. She feels like she has it all: a great boyfriend, an apartment with her best friend Julie in Philadelphia, and her dream job. However, when she meets Claude Giroux on her first day, her attraction to him is undeniable and her world is flipped upside down. Between trying to liven up her dull romance with Kyle and ignoring her attraction for Claude and keeping up with the rest of the team taking photos, Kat struggles to keep her life organized. ​ ​Claude Giroux is loving his role as captain for the Philadelphia Flyers but his life off the ice is lack luster. He knows he can't keep doing one night stands and short relationships for much longer, but it's the only thing he can manage during the demanding season. When Claude meets Kat, he develops a quick liking to her, but when he finds out she's working for the organization he tries to bury his feelings for her, knowing it's not smart for them to get involved.​​​​​ I do not own anything related to the Philadelphia Flyer or the Flyers themselves- just the story and characters! This story contains content that's not appropriate for all audiences! There's some cursing every so often and some sexual content- so it's mature content! (Rated R if I could give it a letter rate)

"𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙪𝙩, 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙣𝙤 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙮. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬."

Stressed, Depressed, and Hockey Obsessed. These all describe 22 year old Kaylee Ryan. After a life changing event, Kaylee is caught up in a stirring world of denial. Will anybody ever be able to get her back to the old Kaylee? Or will things never be the same?

"you danced me around the moon and the stars and i never felt more alive than i do with you"

Christine writes a blog about the Philadelphia Flyers and gets the opportunity to attend a Flyers game as a member of the press. During post-game interviews, Christine meets her favorite Flyer, Claude Giroux. A snowstorm leads to a once-in-a-lifetime series of events that put Christine and Claude together for a night that changes their lives forever. Best in Show 2017 Real Person Fiction Awards

this book contains true crime stories that happened in Philadelphia

Sometimes, you have to move on from the ones you love. Isabella Matthews lived with an abusive father, causing Isabella to move in with her boyfriend. He then tells a story about his neighbor. He takes girls in the middle of the night and murders them. When Isabella get's taken, Tyler will do anything to get her back

Every Extra wants one of two things; to either finish up filming and go home, or to do such a good job in the background that they catch the eye of either the director or actor and are able to jumpstart their career. Ophelia aka Oppie, was one of the least enthusiastic extras. She'd been to a couple sets before and although she always enjoyed herself, this particular filming was happening on the most complicated of days. British actor Theo James was having the time of his life on the set; his second film in America and he had the amazing opportunity to work with THE Richard Gere. Listed as one of the hottest men in Britan, he knew he looked good. Some of the other Extras on set were giving him the eye and although he was flattered, he knew work relationshionships, even those as brief as a night, would never do. But while working on the club scene, a curvy mixed Extra down on the floor caught his eye, and all his notions of self-restraint were thrown right out the window. Oppie is thrown into the cutthroat world of acting practically overnight and Theo James is the one to blame. What is a girl to do when her world is turned upside down by a handsome British man? Fall in love? But when their worlds collide, and like polar sides of magnets, yanks them apart, will they be able to break free of their past and start anew?

But even though we avoided each other on a daily basis, we watch each other, like we need to know that the other is safe at all times. Sometimes I'd just glance at her and find her blue eyes drilling a hole in my head. Of course, she'd look away every time I catch her, but we both know what we are doing. It's not like I don't stare at her, we both know what we are doing, but we don't stop. However we're doing this... 'Do I secretly like it?' I wondered. ---------------------------- Imogen Young thought that she was prepared for sophomore life. With a loyal best friend and being one of the best cheerleaders in the squad, what could possibly go wrong? But of course, a certain girl with electrifying blue eyes just had to find her way into Imogen's life... and she's not normal.

This stories follows the tale of a very old engine and her trusty companion Sparky The B1 hybrid (PRR No. 3916). Madison (Annapolis, Laurel & Patuxent No. 4) takes on a grueling overnight task through the Southern Maryland darkness of Popes Creek and Herbert to get the special train to its designated location. They tackle many obstacles to get there

It's September 3rd, 2001, the first day of the 2001-2002 school year at the Center City STEM Academy. Daniel Michaels is a freshman with exceptional math abilities but struggles with writing and social skills. Andy Reed-Castelló is a sophomore who excels in all his classes and dreams of going into the medical field but has no friends ever since he was outed as gay when he was a freshman. However, when they meet everything changes, they find comfort in each other and start to confide and protect each other. They also develop feelings for each other, feelings that have to stay a secret between them and a few others, romantic feelings. They fear being disowned by their families if their love is found out so they decide there's only one way to pursue their love, pursue it the shadows where nobody can see them.

The art of yielding a pen maybe subtle, yet each one of us possesses it inside of us. With the unquenched thirst to express, Writing is a way of life. What is takes is whispers, words from within exploding out into the world to seep into hearts and minds, to make an impact. The impact of fulfillment. Dave and Bill embark on a journey united by a similar goal yet divided by their outlook towards life and opportunities that each one has been bestowed upon. One's a budding footballer ready to give all it takes to making it big in NFL and the other, a rebellious high school dropout, a man of unyielding principles. Their worlds converge at a mere consequence of the hand played by fate. Dave faces a tough choice in his path to success, on the other hand Bill tries to determine who he truly is. The urge to prove themselves, to ring their legacy beyond oblivion overpowers them on their journey till the end. 'Anyone can write' celebrates all those who refuse to give in and move forward with a firm belief in themselves.